South West Road Trips

We’ve partnered with Wild With Consent to bring you a series of road trips across the south west of England.
Hire a Land Rover from us in our south Somerset base to access all their most remote sites. The majority of their sites are accessible for 2WD vehicles, but please be aware that some of these sites are only suitable for 4WD.
Once booked with us, you will have access to an exclusive Wild With Consent discount code.

The Atlantic Highway

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Head up to Lynton on the north coast for your first night at West Ilkerton Farm. This family run farm is in a lovely secluded spot, with direct access onto the moor from the site – head out for an evening walk to blow away the cobwebs.

Saunton Vineyard

Follow the coast down to Lobb, dropping in at one of the popular surfing beaches of Woolacombe or Saunton Sands on the way, before spending the night at this boutique Devon vineyard. If you time it right, you might be able to join host Matt for a wine tasting!

Atlantic View

Head down to Bude, and get the paddle boards out for a day at the beach at Widemouth Bay, before heading up the hill to Atlantic View. Enjoy more exceptional views. Get in touch with host Jonathan for a home-grown steak to cook on the BBQ!

Nature's Rest

Start heading back inland to spend the night at Nature’s Rest. This small but thriving nature reserve has an abundance of wildlife, so make sure you bring your binoculars and look out for the friendly owls and deer as dusk settles.

Explore Exmoor

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Tripp Farm

After collecting your Defender Camper, head to the beautiful Tripp Farm on the edge of Exmoor, just 40 minutes away. Perfect for your first night while you get settled in, Tripp Farm is easy to access and has stunning views over the Blackdown hills and the Quantocks.

End Field, Hall Farm

This secluded site is accessed down a private green lane, opening out into a lovely field in the valley with a river running through the bottom. A perfect Off Grid hideaway

Stockham Farm

Head back over Exmoor towards the pretty town of Dulverton to Stockham Farm, which boasts one of the best views of the Exe valley.

Dartmoor Weekend

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Skerraton Farm

On the south east side of Dartmoor, this site is really tucked away up a farm track, and has direct access onto the moor. Just head up through Skerraton gate for a day’s adventure on the hill.

Challacombe Meadows

Head into the heart of Dartmoor for your second night on a secluded site in a beautiful wild flower meadow. Ask your host Mark for a farm tour and learn about all the rare flora and fauna that flourishes under their regenerative farming scheme.

Axon Farm

To make sure you have a relaxing final morning, head up to Axon Farm for your last night, just 15 minutes from the Defender Campers base. While conveniently located, you would never know you are so close to the main road with an abundance of wildlife and tranquil surroundings.

Somerset Weekend

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Knoll Ground

Pick up your Defender Camper and head north east into the Cranbourne Chase AONB. Knoll Ground is just past the famous National Trust Stourhead House and gardens, and is a peaceful spot at the top of a farm tracks, with good walks into the surrounding countryside.

Butcombe View

Keep heading north through the Mendip Hills AONB to Butcombe View, a 4x4 only site that is accessed down a green lane. A true off-grid site which overlooks the village of Butcombe and back into the Mendip Hills.

South West Road Trips

The Atlantic Highway

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Explore Exmoor

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Dartmoor Weekend

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Somerset Weekend

2 night trip View in Google Maps

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